Africa Automotive July-August issue 2022
Africa Automotive prides itself to be the ONLY Africa’s leading and MOST authoritative magazine for the automotive industry in Africa with printed copies for the automotive industry decision makers in both government, NGO’s and private sector. The Bi-monthly magazine offers cost effective advertising services that get results and improves growth in the auto B2C and B2B sector, keeping an eye on latest technologies in Africa and across the world, the magazine predominately covers the developments in the Africa auto industry.
Africa Automotive prides itself to be the ONLY Africa’s leading and MOST authoritative magazine for the automotive industry in Africa with printed copies for the automotive industry decision makers in both government, NGO’s and private sector. The Bi-monthly magazine offers cost effective advertising services that get results and improves growth in the auto B2C and B2B sector, keeping an eye on latest technologies in Africa and across the world, the magazine predominately covers the developments in the Africa auto industry.
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<strong>July</strong>-<strong>August</strong> <strong>issue</strong> l <strong>2022</strong><br />
Brake Pads<br />
How to Determine<br />
If Your Passenger<br />
Brake Pads Need<br />
Replacement<br />
You should regularly check<br />
the condition of your<br />
Passenger Brake Pads. They<br />
can become worn out at a<br />
different rate on each side, causing<br />
your car to pull to one side or the<br />
other. Unchecked brake problems can<br />
put unnecessary stress on your<br />
steering rack, ball<br />
joints, steering<br />
knuckles, and<br />
wheel bearings.<br />
Here are<br />
some tips to<br />
help you<br />
determine<br />
whether<br />
your brake<br />
pads need<br />
replacement.<br />
If you need to<br />
replace the brake pads on your car,<br />
consult your owner’s manual for<br />
recommended replacement methods.<br />
You can also schedule brake pad<br />
service online. To learn more about<br />
Passenger Brake Pads, please visit the<br />
manufacturer’s website. Just click on<br />
the ‘Service’ tab to find the information<br />
you need. The manufacturer of your car<br />
at times may provide you with a free<br />
estimate. Semi-metallic brake pads are<br />
made from synthetic materials. They<br />
are gentle on rotors, but tend to wear<br />
off quickly. Semi-metallic brake pads<br />
contain flaked metal and synthetic<br />
materials. They are more durable than<br />
non-metallic brake pads, but they also<br />
wear out faster and create more dust.<br />
They are more expensive than<br />
semimetallic<br />
brake pads, but they are also less noisy.<br />
So, which one is best for your vehicle?<br />
If you have a newer vehicle, it may be<br />
time to replace your Passenger Brake<br />
Pads. This will save you money over<br />
time and may even save your life in<br />
an accident. Passenger vehicles are<br />
equipped with two types of brakes:<br />
drum and disc brakes. The latter uses<br />
friction to slow the vehicle. For this<br />
reason, it is vital to regularly check<br />
and replace your brake pads. When<br />
you notice that your pads are worn<br />
out, you can purchase replacements<br />
immediately.<br />
If you hear brake noises, they could<br />
mean your Passenger Brake Pads<br />
are worn. In most cases, the noise<br />
is from metal scraping against<br />
the brake rotor. When the pad is<br />
worn thin, it closes an electric<br />
circuit that will activate a<br />
dashboard warning light.<br />
These wear indicators can<br />
also alert you to imminent<br />
brake failure by squealing.<br />
These are some tips to check<br />
your Passenger Brake Pads.<br />
When choosing a brake pad, make sure<br />
to check the materials used. Organic<br />
brake pads are environmentally<br />
friendly. Non-asbestos pads are made<br />
of organic materials, which means they<br />
don’t pollute the air. Other types of<br />
brake pads are designed to be quieter.<br />
You should choose the type of brake<br />
pad that fits your driving style. If your<br />
vehicle is heavy, you might want to<br />
buy a lighter version of a brake pad.<br />
<strong>Africa</strong> <strong>Automotive</strong> News l <strong>2022</strong> 27
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